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Dubai Awards Contracts for Five New Community Neighbourhood Councils
Residents in Nad Al Sheba II, Al Awir II, Al Barsha South I, Al Warqa II and Hatta will gain new local councils for dialogue on services between late 2025 and mid-2026.
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Dubai Rental Cap Bill Could Shield Thousands From Steep Hikes
Proposed legislation limiting annual rent increases could shield thousands of Dubai tenants from steep hikes, but landlords warn it may reduce new housing supply.
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Dubai Voters Decide October Transit Fate: Fares, Routes Change Across Three Districts
Voters will decide in October whether to approve a shift in funding sources for metro and bus expansions, which would alter ticket prices and service levels in districts including Deira, Jumeirah and Al Quoz.
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Dubai's Federal National Council Election Cycle: What the 2027 Timeline Means for Residents
With the next Federal National Council election scheduled for 2027, Dubai residents who registered as voters in 2023 need to understand what the cycle means for their eligibility, their voice, and the policy priorities that follow.
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Dubai Municipality Updates Building Permit Process; Residents Face New Timeline for Home and Commercial Projects
Streamlined approval procedures expected to cut residential permit processing from 45 days to 30, but applicants must now submit digital documentation in standardized formats.
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Dubai Now Requires All Residents to Maintain Active Health Insurance
Coverage is required for visa issuance and renewal under the Dubai Health Authority.
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Dubai targets 100 percent clean energy by 2050
Dubai targets 100 percent clean energy by 2050 with its current clean energy share at approximately 20 to 21.5 percent.
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Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026 Sets Permitting Rules for Shared Housing Units
Dubai residents in shared accommodations must secure permits from Dubai Municipality by September 2026 or face fines ranging from AED 500 to AED 1 million along with utility disconnections.
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Dubai Municipality Tightens Zoning Rules; New Law Reshapes Development and Housing Costs for Residents
Dubai’s Law No. 16 of 2023 centralises urban planning under the Supreme Committee for Urban Planning, with strict affection-plan rules that affect everything from new apartment supply to household budgets.
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Dubai Schools Introduce AI Curriculum at Age Four, Eliminate Centralized Exams
State and private school families in Dubai face new requirements for early AI lessons, Arabic instruction and school-day timing under the 2025-26 academic year rules.
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Dubai Executive Council Approves AED 18.3 Billion Public Parks and Greenery Strategy
The strategy sets out more than 800 projects including 310 new parks that are projected to expand public green spaces available to Dubai residents.
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Dubai Tightens Waste Rules for Apartments Starting Next Month
New bylaws requiring separate rubbish collection come into force next month, affecting how apartment dwellers dispose of waste and potentially raising building maintenance costs.
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Dubai Approves AED47.8bn Infrastructure Spend for 2026 Budget
Dubai residents stand to gain from expanded roads, public transport and new mobility services funded by the AED47.8 billion infrastructure allocation within the 2026 emirate budget.
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Dubai Metro and Bus Fares Rise in October 2026, Full Changes by Mid-2027
Dubai commuters using Roads and Transport Authority services will see initial adjustments to metro and bus pricing begin in the final quarter of this year, with full rollout projected through mid-2027.
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Dubai Transport and Infrastructure Master Plan Sets Out Changes for Residents
Plans released in January 2026 include new road projects, mass transit routes and zero-emission targets that affect daily travel between Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.
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Dubai Executive Council approves AED 18 billion projects
Initiatives advance liveability and tourism infrastructure in the emirate.
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Dubai environmental regulations enforced by Municipality
Federal and local orders set standards for pollution control and waste management.